For The Love Of Port

I would say 1977 should be a lower grade. The odds are far more than not one will have an off bottle. Either corked or just not showing well due to the poor corks. With the exception of a couple I generally avoid almost all And 1993, a F-, really? Is that because only one company sold a 1993? Would...

Where do the profits go? I looked at the catalogue and the Douro Boys website and could find no mention of this. I would expect if there was a charity involved, they would mention it. So I think the answer is that the profits go back to the Douro Boys. That's what I figure, seeing as it doesn't go ...

The popular Port cocktail among British students is of course, the "Cheeky Vimto" or simply, "Cheeky V". Found at many clubs and student's unions, this has many different ways of constructing it, but the basic ingredients are; 1 half full high-ball glass of ice with ruby Port (wh...

I just about remember it, Taylor's 2016.

Fonseca Panascal 1999 VP and Croft Roeda 2002 VP - got both for £28 in total.

Maybe viewed as foolish but I managed to get 8 bottles in my suitcase with some strategic wrapping and got it back completely fine. Done this several times and never had a problem.

It seems to have even made its way to the full vintage selection. What has come of this world?
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1963 Cockburn's - For my Dad
1980 Smith Woodhouse

and finally, my 2016 Taylor's case arrives!

Although it's fairly young, I'm going for Augustos 2000 this year. Bit of a peculiar find for myself so thought it could be a nice 'something different'.

Quinta do Vesuvio 750ml £45 Quinta do Noval 2015 "on the QT" 750ml £37.50 Has anyone tried this "on the QT" version - how does it differ from the standard vintage (if at all)? I’ve not tried it but it is a totally different blend from the actual Noval VP. Think of it more as a N...

Quinta do Vesuvio 750ml £45
Quinta do Noval 2015 "on the QT" 750ml £37.50
Has anyone tried this "on the QT" version - how does it differ from the standard vintage (if at all)?

Just ordered me a copy - a nice Christmas present for myself :) Looking forward to having a read!

Moses Botbol wrote: They make a lot more wine than most people think. I am in Israel right now and plan to buy a couple. They caught my eye as they were bottled in traditional port bottles.

Please let me know what was good - I'll try get some myself when i visit and report back!

Israel make fortified wine?
If it's any good I'd love to know as I'm visiting for a conference in November - might try for a visit.

I actually had a bottle of this on the weekend and was wondering the same questions (but alas not curious enough to actually email them, although i reckon they'd be more than happily explain)!

I think the point b) is great news.... now how much is 75,000 liters of oak barrel....?

Hi all, I'm Zak, 25 year old physics researcher in the UK. Been into Port relatively casually for a few years, but really started getting into it the past year. Currently have a collection of different Ports including the quite probably dreadful '93 Quinta Das Liceras Vintage but has great sentimen...

I can't seem to get Nacional 2016 from my UK supplier. Did get myself a case of Taylor 2016 however :)

I really love the stencil used by Kopke. I feel the minimalist style is just telling you to simply enjoy the port.

Must admit I haven't looked to heavily into SQVPs - something I will start venturing into soon.

I really enjoy the Colheitas - guess I'm not British then?